Estonia
Last updated July 15, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Access & Parity is strongest, while Human Capital remains a constraint
Estonia shows progressing readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (90th percentile worldwide). Reforms are translating into broader capability, though uneven performance continues to slow system-wide alignment.
- Global percentile
- 90th
- Global rank
- #18
- Regional rank
- #11
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Country profile
Estonia shows progressing readiness, with important strengths but continued gaps across the system. Its strongest results are in Governance (82, 92nd percentile), Infrastructure (74, 96th percentile) and GEFRI Composite (73, 90th percentile). All reported dimension scores sit above global norms.
Uneven scores across dimensions show where readiness conditions are less aligned. High internet adoption enables broad participation in digital learning and innovation.
A large research workforce accelerates experimentation, technology adoption, and applied innovation. Policy and regulatory teams coordinate effectively, keeping reforms aligned and providing the stability needed for long-term educational planning. Girls outperform boys in secondary pathways, adding pressure to address male dropout risks.
Regionally, Estonia leads most clearly in Governance, sitting well above the peer average.
Most indicators are observed rather than imputed, so estimation uncertainty is limited.
Key insights
Ranks in the 90th percentile worldwide, placing the system among high performers.
Places 18th worldwide.
Holds a regional position of 11th within Europe & Central Asia.
Scores range from Access & Parity (86.4) to Human Capital (59.4), reflecting variation across dimensions.
Leads regional peers most clearly in Governance.
Regional peers: Europe & Central Asia
Composite GEFRI Score